About State Farm Stadium in Arizona
Breaking ground on April 12, 2003, Cardinals Stadium officially opened its doors on August 1, 2006, just in time for the 2006-07 NFL season. From the start, it wasn’t just Arizona Cardinals games that were hosted at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, as major concerts, college football games, and international soccer events have taken place there. Starting in 2007, the stadium also became host to the college football’s Fiesta Bowl, which it remains today hosting multiple college football national championships along the way.
With a minimum capacity of 63,400, the stadium is expandable to the point of being able to seat 72,200 people, growing to 78,600 when accounting for standing-room areas. This includes 88 executive suites, which are said to be amongst the most luxurious boxes in all sporting and concert venues. Coming in with a price tag of $455 million, State Farm Stadium in Arizona was designed by famous architects Eisenman Architects and Populous (then HOK Sport), with the structural engineering done by TLCP Structural Inc.
With a natural grass (Tifway 419 Hybrid Bermuda) that contracts out of the stadium to open air, the playing surface is known for being amongst the best in professional football. The property also includes 14,000 on-site parking spots, which are used for tailgating during the NFL season and for the various major events held throughout the year.
Initially known as Cardinals Stadium, the University of Phoenix bought naming rights to the stadium in 2007, and it remained the University of Phoenix Stadium until 2019. In September 2018, the insurance company State Farm, which has a large presence in nearby Tempe, AZ, signed an 18-year naming rights deal for the stadium.
Is there sports betting at State Farm Stadium?
Yes, there is AZ sports betting at State Farm Stadium, just a few steps away from the North End of the Great Lawn at the BetMGM Sportsbook. Opened in August 2023, the state-of-the-art sportsbook features 17,000 square feet of sports betting action, a bar and grill, and a 275 square-foot video wall featuring 35 high-definition televisions.
Open year-round, the BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium features five betting windows and 27 self-serving kiosks for customers to place their bets. Outside of game days, the sportsbook is open Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM.
State Farm Stadium and BetMGM Sportsbook partnership
BetMGM Sportsbook AZ, which also offers gamblers in Arizona a world-class online sportsbook and mobile app, inked a deal with the Arizona Cardinals in August of 2022 to become the official sports betting partner of the team. In the process, they would debut the first sportsbook at an NFL Stadium, announcing plans to open a 17,000-square-foot facility just steps away from the North End Zone exit.
Playing host to major concerts and other entertainment events throughout the year, the BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium is open seven days a week, 365 days a year. Located on what Cardinals’ fans refer to as The Great Lawn, the BetMGM Sportsbook also features an indoor and outdoor restaurant, Flanker Kitchen & Sports Bar, that gives patrons a world-class dining and beverage experience.
The State Farm Stadium and BetMGM Sportsbook partnership also gave the market-leading sports betting and gaming company advertising rights throughout the stadium. For BetMGM Rewards members who obtain the highest status, there are also VIP experiences available at State Farm Stadium that provide first-class amenities and gameday opportunities. New customers to BetMGM Sportsbook are encouraged to take advantage of the generous welcome offer, which includes a first bet offer where you will receive bonus bets in return if it is a loser, up to $1,500.
History of the State Farm Stadium
